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If you attack one Texan, you attack all Texans March 26, 2018 at 7:00 am Equality Texas is recommitting to our vision of a state where all Texans can feel secure in knowing they have full legal and lived equality.  Our new logo makes it clear exactly what we’re working for and for whom.  And we’ve got a message for the enemies of equality: If you attack one Texan, you attack all Texans.  
Justice for Kenne March 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm How many times have we had to say, “we were saddened to learn of the death of a black trans woman? Tell Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood that we expect him to take seriously the epidemic of violence against trans people.  It’s his job to protect us. We demand justice for Kenne, and for all our transgender sisters.
Top 10 reasons you (YES, YOU!) have to vote in the Texas Primaries! February 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm Think you don’t have to tune into the mid-term elections until November? Wrong! Primary voting to choose the candidates who will run in this fall’s mid-term elections is already underway. Here are ten reasons LGBTQ Texans and the people who care about them can’t afford to sit the primaries out.
A brighter future for Texas December 30, 2017 at 3:30 pm As we say goodbye to 2017, I want to make something very clear: Equality Texas is with you. We face 2018 with determination and hope, and we want you with us.
In this fight to win December 27, 2017 at 3:29 pm Just take a look at the movement we’re building. We are energized by a whole new generation of young activists who will never accept second-class status. We are learning from fearless trans leaders what it means to be out and proud in Texas. Our hopeful vision of the future is attracting powerful new allies to stand with us. And with every battle we fight, we change hearts—more Texans than ever before believe that everyone deserves equality and dignity, no matter who you are or whom you love.
Services for Brandi Seals this Saturday. Community is welcome. December 20, 2017 at 10:56 am Services for Brandi Seals this Saturday. Community is welcome.
Doing the hard work in 2018 December 6, 2017 at 5:17 pm Educating, motivating, and activating the LGBTQ community and our allies in this next year is required for us to advance a proactive agenda for equal treatment. We have an opportunity to reaffirm our collective purpose to create a state that reflects our values and priorities.
#GivingTuesday – A great time for giving November 28, 2017 at 8:51 am Today is Giving Tuesday: a global day of giving fueled by people like you! A day to show your support for LGBTQ people and their families to have full equality in the hearts and minds of our fellow Texans and in all areas of the law.
2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance November 19, 2017 at 8:14 pm
#TransTuesday | 2017 Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) November 14, 2017 at 2:26 pm Transgender Awareness Week 2017 started on Monday and the State of Texas has plans for events throughout the week.